Global Information Manager

Lightsource bp; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent renewable energy company is seeking an Information Manager to lead the development and implementation of their information management system in London. The successful candidate will have deep expertise in SharePoint and significant experience in managing information systems in line with ISO standards. This role requires strong leadership, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate across multiple stakeholders. Competitive salary and extensive benefits are offered, ensuring a supportive and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Health insurance

Pension plan

Local benefits

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership experience, including managing and mentoring teams.
• Strong background in SharePoint management and ISO principles.
• Experience in developing and executing information management strategies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design and implementation of the information management system.
• Engage with stakeholders to gather requirements and improve the system.
• Monitor compliance and develop reporting mechanisms for information management.

Skills

Leadership

SharePoint Management

Analytical Skills

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Education

Degree in Information Management or related field

Job description

We are Lightsource bp – and we’re on a mission to become a global leader in onshore renewables, anchored by our proven track record in solar development.

For over a decade we’ve been actively working to diversify the way our world is powered with sustainable and responsible renewable power. We work to safely deliver affordable, reliable, large-scale onshore renewable and energy storage solutions to help the world decarbonise.

Our growing business is constantly innovating and investing to help drive the energy transition. Our people and projects are focused on supporting long-term sustainable growth and energy security.

Lightsource bp (LSbp) was fully acquired by bp in 2024.

What You’ll do (the role)

The Information Manager shall act as a strategic leader and focal point in the organisation for overseeing the design, implementation, adoption and continuous improvement of our information management system. They are responsible for developing and executing all aspects of a comprehensive Information Management strategy, aligned with organisational goals, that ranges from ensuring our project related documentation is correctly stored and easily retrievable, to owning the version control and workflows for processes and procedures.

The role holder will be required to engage and collaborate with key stakeholders at all levels across our global organisation, including Information Management Representatives, and Infrastructure and IT colleagues, to gather requirements, solicit feedback and identify opportunities for system enhancement and continuous improvement, to deliver a positive user experience and increased system adoption and compliance.

The role requires a deep understanding of SharePoint as well as experience of managing and maintaining documents in line with ISO9001, ISO15489 and ISO30301 principles.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES

• Develop and execute a comprehensive Information Management Strategy including the successful implementation of relevant processes and procedures.
• Coordinate engagement and positive contribution from a cross-functional cohort of Information Management Representatives (DMRs), including facilitating a regular DMR forum.
• Define, implement, and maintain meta-data tagging and classification to enhance information organisation, retrieval and sharing.
• Continuously monitor and evaluate the performance and effectiveness of the information management system and facilitate improvement initiatives, ensuring seamless integration of the information management system with other enterprise systems and applications.
• Develop, implement, and maintain processes to monitor compliance with information management requirements and establish reporting mechanisms and Key Performance Indicators as appropriate.
• Manage and provide guidance, support and performance feedback to direct reports.

Who we’re looking for

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• Demonstrated leadership experience, including managing and mentoring teams, overseeing projects, and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Proven track record of designing, implementing, and managing enterprise level information management systems.
• Deep understanding of SharePoint and previous experience managing and maintaining documents in line with ISO9001, ISO15489 and ISO30301 principles
• Experience with system optimisation, maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree qualified (Information Management) or equivalent relevant experience in a related field.
• Significant experience at a senior level as a dedicated information management professional, with strong emphasis on SharePoint.
• Certified Information Professional (CIP) or Certified Records Manager (CRM) desirable, but not essential.

Why you’ll make a great member of the team

PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Interpersonal and influencing skills are a must.
• Strong analytical skills and strategic thinking.
• Articulate, clear, and professional communicator to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills to allow effective prioritisation and management of multiple activities.
• Business discernment
• Strong time management with attention to detail.
• Team player and highly motivated.
• Ability to travel as required

Why you’ll want to work for us

Our company is a place where you can be yourself and grow, a place where your ideas and opinions matter.

Be you

We pride ourselves on being an inclusive community, where every individual is valued and treated with respect.

Be responsible

Our culture is driven by our core values – from operating safely to ensuring our projects are responsible.

Be recognised

Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits including annual bonus, retention bank, health insurance, pension and other local benefits.

Be inspired

Beyond your day-to-day working life at Lightsource bp, there’s a variety of initiatives that will contribute to your own personal development. These include our charitable causes, supporting our solar honey project, or volunteering on our VIBES committee to name a few.

Our core values

Lightsource bp truly cares about creating a sustainable future through safe, responsible and meaningful low carbon energy projects. Our core values of Safety, Integrity, Respect, Sustainability and Drive are the guiding principles for everything we do.

https://www.lightsourcebp.com/careers/